Erin Arts Centre

Piano Series: Milda Daunoraite (FREE masterclass)
2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Free Admission – 11am start – Please book your place to give us an idea of numbers

For the first Piano Series of the new year, we are thrilled to welcome Lithuanian star Milda Daunoraite.

In this free masterclass, Milda will be playing excerpts from and discussing her programme for the evening recital, which will include works by Schubert, Beethoven and Ravel. These informal sessions allow a fascinating look inside the mind and technique of a professional musician and provide an ideal opportunity for aspiring pianists to meet and observe someone at the top of their craft. Tell all your keyboard playing friends!

Milda began playing the piano aged six, under the guidance of Irena Meldaikienė. At eight years old, she became a scholar of the SOS Talents Foundation, marking the start of her European performances. She is currently studying with Tessa Nicholson at the Royal Academy of Music, where she holds a full-tuition ABRSM Scholarship. Her musical journey has been generously supported by The Munster Trust, Keyboard Charitable Trust, Hattori Foundation, SOS Talents Foundation, and the M. Rostropovich Foundation.

Milda has performed at renowned venues including Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Musikhuset Aarhus, and the UN Headquarters in Geneva as well as the EMMA World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Warsaw. She has appeared at major festivals such as the Deal Music & Arts Festival, Petworth Festival, Biarritz Piano Festival and Palermo Classica.

A winner of the Purcell School Concerto Competition, she performed Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London.

Additionally, Milda has won numerous international competitions, including the Royal Academy of Music’s 2023 Sterndale Bennett Piano Prize; the International V. Krainev Piano Competition in Kharkov; the ‘jury‘ prize in the PIANALE International Academy & Competition; Grand Prix in the 10th and 15th International piano competitions “Music Without Limits” and the 4th International Piano Competition in Stockholm. Milda is also a four-times Prize winner in the national and international Balys Dvarionas competitions.

Experienced in a wide range of ensemble settings, Milda has worked closely with distinguished artists such as Barbara Hannigan and Levon Chilingirian, enriching her interpretative depth and collaborative skills.

Her recital programme will be:Schubert- Wanderer Fantasy in C major, Op.15Beethoven – Bagatelles, Op.33Poulenc – 15 Improvisations (selection) Ravel – Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Messiaen – Regard de l’Esprit de Joie from Vingt regards sur l’Engant-Jésus ‘9

Piano Series: Milda Daunoraite (Recital)
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30
Admission £15 / Under 18 £2

For the first Piano Series of the new year, we are thrilled to welcome Lithuanian star, Milda Daunoraite to our stage.

Milda began playing the piano aged six, under the guidance of Irena Meldaikienė. At eight years old, she became a scholar of the SOS Talents Foundation, marking the start of her European performances. She is currently studying with Tessa Nicholson at the Royal Academy of Music, where she holds a full-tuition ABRSM Scholarship. Her musical journey has been generously supported by The Munster Trust, Keyboard Charitable Trust, Hattori Foundation, SOS Talents Foundation, and the M. Rostropovich Foundation.

Milda has performed at renowned venues including Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Musikhuset Aarhus, and the UN Headquarters in Geneva as well as the EMMA World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Warsaw. She has appeared at major festivals such as the Deal Music & Arts Festival, Petworth Festival, Biarritz Piano Festival and Palermo Classica.

A winner of the Purcell School Concerto Competition, she performed Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London.

Additionally, Milda has won numerous international competitions, including the Royal Academy of Music’s 2023 Sterndale Bennett Piano Prize; the International V. Krainev Piano Competition in Kharkov; the ‘jury‘ prize in the PIANALE International Academy & Competition; Grand Prix in the 10th and 15th International piano competitions “Music Without Limits” and the 4th International Piano Competition in Stockholm. Milda is also a four-times Prize winner in the national and international Balys Dvarionas competitions.

Experienced in a wide range of ensemble settings, Milda has worked closely with distinguished artists such as Barbara Hannigan and Levon Chilingirian, enriching her interpretative depth and collaborative skills.

Her recital programme will be:Schubert- Wanderer Fantasy in C major, Op.15Beethoven – Bagatelles, Op.33Poulenc – 15 Improvisations (selection) Ravel – Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Messiaen – Regard de l’Esprit de Joie from Vingt regards sur l’Engant-Jésus ‘9

Friday Film Club in association with IOM SofA: Koolhaus Houselife
2026-01-23 19:30
Adults £8 / Under 18 £2

Friday Film Club starts the year with another exciting collaboration, teaming up with SofA to bring you ‘the architecture cult movie’.

Seen as one of the significant architectural thinkers and urbanists of his generation, Rem Koolhaas creates architecture that utilises the best of modern technology and materials to address the needs of a particular site and client. Ila Beka and Louise Lemoine’s fascinating film opens the doors to one of the masterpieces of modern design, allowing the viewer access to the inner workings of the house, through the stories and daily chores of Guadalupe Acedo, the housekeeper, and the other people who look after the building.

“Heartfelt, thought-provoking and hilariously funny” (New York Times)

Includes a short introduction by the IOM Society of Architects.

POSTONED The Weekend View: Through Quirk's Eyes
2026-01-24 12:00 - 16:00
UPDATE: Unfortunately Mooinjer Veggey have let us know that this event has been postponed so the gallery will not be open on Saturday 24th Jan.

The Weekend View

Saturday 24th January 12-4pm

Erin Arts Centre – free entry

Drop into the gallery at Erin Arts Centre on Saturday 24th to see our current exhibition Through Quirk’s Eyes, curated by the Manx language charity Mooinjey Veggey.

Each piece of work is from a Manx artist and is connected to a particular poem by WT Quirk, with an excerpt displayed as part of the exhibition and the full poem available via QR codes in the gallery.

All the work is available via a silent auction, so every visitor has the opportunity to submit their confidential bid before Friday 6th February.

Paint with Ellie Baker (Jan-Mar 2026)
2026-01-27 19:00 - 2026-03-03 21:00
Paint with Ellie Baker

6 week course for £240

Tuesdays 7-9pm, from 27th January

Expressive acrylic landscapes.

Build on your skills in colour, texture and mark making.

Improve composition.

Small group.

For those with some experience.

All materials included

Book via springtreescontact@gmail.com or message Ellie via @elliebakerart on Instagram

Young Singer of Mann 2026
2026-01-31 11:00 - 2026-02-01 14:00
The competition will take place on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 2026 and sees the introduction of a new Intermediate class, alongside the existing Junior and Senior classes.

The classes will now be organised by school year rather than age and we hope that these amendments will add focus to the competition and facilitate management of the event. A new trophy and equivalent prize money will be awarded in the Intermediate class.

More information is available here: https://www.erinartscentre.com/ysom/

We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

Please note – applications are now closed and audience tickets are available from the EAC box office or online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/erinartscentre

February Events
2026-02-01 10:00 - 2026-02-28 16:30

RHT: Peel to Port Erin From The Sea, with Adam Horne SOLD OUT
2026-02-02 19:30
Adults £7 | RHT Friends £5

The third in Rushen Heritage Trust’s season of talks takes a fresh look at one of the Island’s most dramatic stretches of coastline. Adam Horne takes us on a west coast voyage from Peel down to Fleshwick, sweeping into Port Erin Bay, and onward through yn Cheyllys Vooar – the great Sound between Kitterland and the Calf. For most of us, seeing the land from the water offers a completely different perspective. As Adam guides us along the route, he highlights places of interest and brings the landscape to life with stories, folklore, and snippets of local history.

EAC Book Circle: My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor
2026-02-04 14:00
Join the EAC Book Circle on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) from 2pm to discuss the chosen book over tea & coffee. £2 minimum donation and newcomers welcome!

Wednesday 4th February – from 2pm

My Father’s House by Joseph O’Connor

Based on real events, this novel follows an Irish priest smuggling allied troops and Jews out of Italy in 1943. Suspenseful and beautifully written, My Father’s House tells an unforgettable story of love, faith, sacrifice, and courage. The first book in the Rome Escape Line Trilogy

Tunesmiths: Songwriters Selection
2026-02-06 19:00
Tunesmiths in collaboration with Ballagroove Recording Studio recording studio presents…

“Songwriter’s selections – Open Mic night” at Harry’s bar, Erin Arts Centre

Friday 6th February @ 7pm.

This is Tunesmiths first addition to the 2026 musical calendar. We would love to invite artists of all abilities to come and play their music to a great crowd in a lovely setting at Harry’s bar, Erin Arts Centre. The musical epicentre of Port Erin and the south!

We have teamed up with Gyp at Ballagroove studios to give all performing artists a good quality sound to play through as well as receiving a live recording of your set after the gig.

We hope to see some new faces as well as the familiar supporters we have seen over the last year or so. An even more relaxed event then usual. This gives everyone a chance to come and experience a coming together of the isle of man’s original musicians and Tunesmiths as a whole.

Places are filling up fast so to guarantee yours please message our Tunesmiths Facebook or Instagram page.

Entry will be £2 on the door. Cheers!

Midweek Movie: I Swear (15)
2026-02-11 19:30
Adults £8 / Under 18 £2

I Swear, is a compassionate, clear-eyed portrait of the life of Tourette’s activist John Davidson. It’s 1983 in Galashiels, Scotland, John is a happy, popular boy, the star goalkeeper at his school and crazy about chips. When involuntary tics start to creep into his voice and mannerisms, his life changes dramatically. Dismissed by his parents and ostracised and ridiculed by his friends, John’s life begins to spiral until he meets some unique characters who set him on a on a journey that will change his life forever.

Director Kirk Jones (Waking Ned) coaxes an astonishing performance out of Robert Aramayo as the adult John, whilst Scott Ellis Watson is superb as the schoolboy. Maxine Peake and Peter Mullan are predictably excellent as the mental health nurse who takes him in and the community centre worker who gives John a chance respectively.

By turns hilarious, tragic, absorbing and compassionate, this film sidesteps cliche and embraces inspiration.

This is a film about Tourettes Syndrome and as the title suggests, there is a lot of swearing.

UK Film Rating: 15

Live Roots Music IOM: Robert Vincent with Anna Corcoran
2026-02-13 19:30
A note from the organisers:

We’re thrilled to announce that Robert Vincent, joined by the wonderful Anna Corcoran, will perform live on the Isle of Man for two special nights of music:

Erin Arts Centre – Friday 13 February 2026

Peel Centenary Centre – Saturday 14 February 2026

Fresh from the success of his critically acclaimed album ‘Barriers’ – which spent weeks in the Country Music Charts and reached the Top 10 of both the Independent and Record Store Charts – Robert Vincent has cemented his place as “one of the UK’s best songwriters irrespective of genre” (Americana UK).

Winner of UK Song of the Year at the UK Americana Music Awards for ‘Follow What You Love & Love Will Follow’ and celebrated by Bob Harris OBE (BBC Radio 2) as “something special”, Robert’s powerful, soulful voice continues to captivate audiences across the world.

Don’t miss the chance to see this award-winning artist live, joined by Anna Corcoran, for an intimate and unforgettable night of music on the Isle of Man.

More info: linktr.ee/LiveRoots_RobertVincent

Afternoon Classics: Brief Encounter (PG)
2026-02-17 13:30
Adults £5

Afternoon Classics is a series of matinees brought to you in association with Southern Befrienders. Come and enjoy a classic movie, followed by free tea & biscuits and the opportunity for a friendly chat.

Filmed during WW2, Brief Encounter is a 1945 masterpiece of romantic cinema, directed by David Lean and based on a play by Noel Coward. Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson) and Dr. Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard) spend each Thursday in Milford – Laura running her shopping errands and catching a movie, and Alec doing rounds at the hospital, before each boards a train at the end of the afternoon. One day, a speck of dust leads to a chance meeting in the tea room…..

Brief Encounter has been called ‘the most romantic movie ever made’. Its central struggle – the pull of unconsummated love, of yearning between two people putting responsibility before happiness, has become the template for some of the greatest romantic stories committed to the big screen.

Free tea and biscuits will be served in EAC Harry’s Bar after the film.

Please contact Southern Befrienders on 01624 833025 if you are in the south of the Island and require transport to and from the event.

Afternoon Classics is sponsored by Manx Lottery Trust

UK Film Rating: PG

Half Term Film: Monsters, Inc. (U)
2026-02-18 14:00
Under 18s £2 / Adults £8

This half-term, we’re revisiting one of the all-time Pixar classics.

In a world behind our closet doors, lies a city where monsters reign supreme. The utility company Monsters Inc, specializes in powering their world with the screams of human children. A team of scarers led by lovable Sulley and his wisecracking best friend Mike, work long and hard to ensure a constant supply of this frightening fuel. However, their lives are turned upside down when a little girl sneaks through the portal and the friends must try to get her home.

Strong writing, great gags, superior animation, and stellar casting (John Goodman; Billy Crystal; Steve Buscemi; James Coburn; Jennifer Tilly; Mary Gibbs) make this movie an enduring, emotional and unforgettable ride. Treat yourselves to a big screen outing for all the family!

UK Rating: U

Please note – anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Friday Film Club: Sinners (15)
2026-02-20 19:30
Adults £8 / Under 18 £2

Friday Film Club opens the doors to Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, one of the most original and exhilarating films of 2025. Set in 1932, what appears to be a social drama soon becomes something much darker.

Identical twins Smoke and Stack return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi after spending time in Chicago, Illinois. They have amassed a considerable sum of money working for the mob there and make a deal with a local Clarksdale landowner to purchase an abandoned sawmill and turn it into a juke joint. Things seem to be going to plan until they discover a terrible evil is waiting in the wings. Michael B Jordan is impressive as both brothers, ably supported by Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo and newcomer Miles Caton.

Sinners is a breathtaking fusion of period drama, social politics, character study, scintillating romance, and full-on horror, all pushed to the max on 65mm film. From Dusk till Dawn anyone? A total must see for film buffs and horror fans.

UK Rating: 15

Window Wanderland - Art Workshop with Kate Summerville
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00
2pm to 5pm

Saturday 21st February 2026

Erin Arts Centre

£3 entry – all ages welcome, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Come and get creative with fantastic local artist Kate Summerville, who will be giving a free, all ages workshop at EAC as part of this year’s Window Wanderland event.

Originally created in Bristol in 2015, Window Wanderland is a much-loved community arts project that encourages residents to turn their windows and gardens into imaginative displays – wanderlands now take place globally each year. From glowing fairy lights and vibrant artwork to storytelling scenes and live performances, each window becomes part of a magical, free family-friendly trail for everyone to enjoy.

The Island’s Window Wanderland event is delivered in collaboration between venues in Port Erin, Peel and Douglas, with the Ramsey location to be announced soon. The community arts event aims to brighten the last of the season’s dark evenings with creative window displays on local streets. For 2026 participants are invited to be inspired by the theme of Blein Ny Gaelgey (Year of Manx Language) and integrate Manx folklore, language or visual art into their windows.

Come and get inspired and hands-on with Kate’s expert guidance, then go home with some inspiration and creations to decorate your windows and light up your local community. Fun for all the family!

For more information and to register your work for the event: https://www.windowwanderland.com/event/isle-of-man-2026/Window Wanderland IOM is supported by IOM Arts Council

But First Promotions: Tom Bright & Nigel Clark
2026-02-28 19:30
Nigel Clark, the frontman of legendary indie band Dodgy, and upcoming UK singer-songwriter Tom Bright, return to the Erin Arts Centre on Saturday 28 February 2026.

Dodgy are best known for their hits ‘Staying Out for the Summer’, ‘If You’re Thinking of Me’ and ‘Good Enough’ which reached No.4 on the UK Singles Chart. Their albums ‘Homegrown’ released in 1994 and ‘Free Peace Sweet’ (1996) achieved Gold and Platinum sales respectively, and have just released a new album ‘Hello Beautiful’ in September 2025. Nigel will be playing a selection of Dodgy hits, plus music from his two solo albums, ‘21st Century Man’ and ‘Make Believe Love’.

Tom made his Isle of Man debut last year at the Erin Arts Centre. Tom is a relentlessly touring songwriter whose songs land with emotional weight and unvarnished honesty. 2025 saw him make his third television appearance on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live, serenade thousands at his fifth Glastonbury Festival, and sell out shows across the UK and beyond. He has collaborated with The The, earned continued support from tastemakers Guy Garvey and John Kennedy and spent two years on Spotify’s Most Beautiful Songs in the World playlist with ‘If I Met Your Shadow’.

EAC Book Circle: Educated by Tara Westover
2026-03-04 14:00
Join the EAC Book Circle on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) from 2pm to discuss the chosen book over tea & coffee. £2 minimum donation and newcomers welcome!

Wednesday 4th March – from 2pm

Educated by Tara Westover

Tara Westover’s journey from an isolated survivalist Mormon upbringing in Idaho to stepping into a classroom at 17 and earning a PhD from Cambridge. Educated is an account of the struggle for self-invention. It is a tale of fierce family loyalty and of the grief that comes with severing the closest of ties.

Othello with David Harewood, Toby Jones & Caitlin Fitzgerald
2026-03-04 19:30
Tickets £15 / Under 18s £2

Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new production starring David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies), Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob).

Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, this is ‘an electrifying star-studded Othello.’ (★★★★ Mail on Sunday).

Legion Players: Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet
2026-03-06 19:30
Tickets:Adult £12Over 65s £10Under 18s £5

Legion Players and Rushen Players present an evening of theatre raising funds for the benefit of Alzheimer’s Society (IOM) Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet by Alan Bennett Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet paints an intimate portrait of one woman and the forces that shape her life. We are deeply moved by Bennett’s compassionate display of human frailty in the person of an ordinary, middle-aged Englishwoman who speaks as though chatting with an old friend.Miss Fozzard innocently tells us her story, completely unaware of the poignant, heart-rending reality that lies beneath the everyday events of her existence. Carry On by Jennie Webb Carry On finds a woman of a certain age weighing her losses and what she carries – how she’s been carrying it – as she looks ahead at a new and uncertain leg of her journey.

Mananan50: Martin & Eliza Carthy
2026-03-07 19:30
Update 23/1/25:

We have some sad news regarding Martin Carthy’s scheduled appearance at Erin Arts Centre.

ABM and the Carthy family had hoped that the planned 2026 tour and festival dates with Martin Carthy, alongside his daughter Eliza, would offer a graceful and dignified exit from touring for him: one in which he could celebrate his amazing legacy and leave audiences with fond memories. Sadly, Martin’s health has rapidly declined in the last few weeks. As such, we have made the incredibly painful decision that Martin will be unable to fulfil these duo bookings.

A message from Eliza Carthy: “Dear everyone,A month ago, Martin, at 84, was diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. While his doctor initially suggested that Dad would and should be able to tour in the Spring, and we were hoping to use the tour to say goodbye to Dad’s many fans, it now appears that this won’t be possible or advisable for his health. Dad sends his love and regrets to everyone hoping to see him one more time. Eliza will fulfil these shows and will try to honour his legacy as much as possible. Our family thanks you for your patience and love.”

We are currently working on plans to include some special guest appearances for the shows, including artists who have played a role in Martin’s career and are bearers of his profound legacy in different ways. Details to follow as soon as possible.

All tickets are still valid but please let us know if you would like a full refund. Alternatively, feel free to wait until guests are announced and make a decision then. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and send all our best to Martin, Eliza and everyone close to them.

Adults £25 / Under 18s £2

The Mananan Festival, our annual celebration of the arts, will be 50 in 2026. To celebrate this incredible milestone, we shall be programming some special events throughout the year. When Eliza played here in 2024, she was adamant that we should bring her dad here too. We can’t think of a better occasion!

Martin Carthy is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist who has influenced generations of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, while Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and is a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio Two Folk awards.

In recognition of his illustrious career, Martin was recently shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Price for his wonderful new solo record Transform Me Then Into A Fish. This album both marks his 84th birthday in May 2025, and offers a full circle moment in his music journey as he revisits material from his very first (eponymous) solo record released in 1965.

A sold out, celebratory Life & Songs Of Martin Carthy concert in autumn 2025 saw folk music’s best loved figure being honoured by a stellar line-up of artists marking every era from his musical career, from Billy Bragg and Graham Coxson to Angeline Morrison. He also received video messages and accolades from Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Robert Plant, Paul Weller, KT Tunstall, Jools Holland, Joe Boyd and more. Martin is one in a million, and it was glorious to see him feel the love and appreciation for him and his profound influence on so many musicians.

Eliza has also been in the studio, upon the occasion of her fiftieth birthday, recording entirely new material for her new project Frenemies, which will be released in 2026. This represents the next stage in Eliza’s original songwriting and will feature many musicians from outside the folk scene with whom Eliza has been lucky enough to work.

This powerhouse pair are still making music together, as they always have. Together, they perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire, drawing from the traditional canon as well as selections from a more contemporary songbook. In this duo format, each artist showcases their unique individual musical talents, as well as highlighting their symbiotic bond, with instinctive and sensitive arrangements and accompaniment for each other.

MADF: Festival of One Act Plays 2026
2026-03-11 19:00 - 2026-03-14 19:00
Adult £12 / Over 65 £10 / Under 18 £5

Festival season ticket £35

MADF is delighted to welcome back to EAC their 2026 Festival of One Act Plays, adjudicated by hugely popular Sue Doherty (GODA).

Presenting Drama and Comedy from renowned playwrights and featuring four original pieces of writing from Island authors. Enjoy 4 nights of thought-provoking entertainment provided by talented actors and directors from across the Island. Sue Doherty will give an enlightening adjudication about the plays and the performances after the final play each evening.

Wednesday 11 March, from 7pm:

Service Players: Janet and John by Michael Pearcy

Janet and John have been married a long time, but she has no idea what announcement he might have in store for her. She only knows that it’s unheard for him to give up his Friday night at the railway society to take her out to dinner. Why?

Rushen Players: Parallels by Wood and Kinley

A married couple, both architects, go for counselling when their marriage is in trouble. Their experiences stir up troubling memories in the therapist of his mother’s alcoholism. Warning: Strong language.

Starling Crew: Theodora by Gemma Varnom

Asteroid ‘Theodora’ is on an unstoppable, apocalyptic collision course with Earth, and every soul on the planet must choose how to spend the precious few hours that remain. Mia is resigned to a night alone with her favourite music, a bottle of tequila and a top-tier cheeseboard, when ex-boyfriend Danny comes crashing back into her life. With impact fast approaching, Mia and Danny must decide what truly matters when there are no more chances… and no more consequences.

Thursday 12 March, from 7pm:

High Horse Productions: Little Dolls by Nancy Harris

Vicky seeks counselling from John to overcome her intense fear of darkness. But what if there really is some truth in her anxiety, and what if the darkness really is a disease? Warning: references to mental illness.

Underwood Productions: Bus 404 by Alessandro Mazzota

A normal tour guide takes a small batch of what seem to be tourists around the beautiful Isle of Man. One moment in time and one change of thought creates a devastating turn of events that changes the lives of everyone on board Bus 404.Warning: reference to sexual assault and violence.

Service Players: Roast Dinner by Lisa Smith

Carrie and Ben are in love but they have an unusual relationship with unique challenges. Mum is a big help though, as is friend Karl, and everyone can agree that roast dinner is the best part of life – what can’t be fixed over a steaming gravy jug?

Friday 13 March, from 7pm (Youth Plays):

Stage Door Academy: Me, My Monsters and I by Grey Pratt

This is a children’s play dealing with loss and feelings. The ‘KID’ is confronted by their emotions ‘ANXIETY’, ‘JUDGEMENT’, ‘FAILURE’, CHANGE’, ‘ENVY’, ‘PAIN’, ‘DEPRESSION’ and ‘LOSS’ after the death of their sister in a car accident. The kid works with the emotions to deal with what has happened.

Elite Theatre Arts: Lockdown by Douglas Craven

Eight students sit in a dark classroom, not knowing if the lockdown that has been announced is a drill or a real emergency. When their teachers leaves, should they stay where they are or run? Warning: reference to violence.

Stage One Drama: In Juliet’s Garden by Judy Elliot McDonald

Juliet invites four other Shakespearean heroines to lunch. They discuss the issues they all have with their plots. Juliet’s Nurse and Shakespeare’s agent attempt to settle matters.

Saturday 14 March, from 7pm:

Cobbled Heights: Matter of Husbands by Ferenc Molnar

A young wife believes her husband is in love with a famous actress. The actress uses her charm and quick thinking to convince the wife that it is all a misunderstanding. The play ends with a twist, leaving the truth a mystery.

Rushen Players: The Blood of the Lamb by Arlene Hutton

A heartfelt look at two women navigating the vagaries of the law which requires a dead foetus to be carried to term as an unborn ‘citizen’ of the state of Texas.Warning: reference to child loss and abortion.

The Youth and Adult awards will be presented on Saturday night after the adjudication of the evening’s plays.

Met Opera: Tristan und Isolde (Wagner)
2026-03-21 15:55
After years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death.

Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth—as well as Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time leading Tristan und Isolde at the Met. Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her signature portrayal of Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke.

These stunning, modern productions feature exclusive, live backstage footage and cast interviews shown during the intervals. Buffet served with interval drinks. Feel free to dress for the occasion!

But First Promotions: James Jay Lewis (The Zutons)
2026-03-28 19:30
James ‘Jay’ Lewis, bass player with Cast, lead guitarist with The Zutons, will be playing two 45 minute sets (one acoustic, one electric) that showcase both aspects of his back catalogue.

All you need to know about James Jay Lewis:

Self-taught multi-instrumentalist, James ‘Jay’ Lewis has graced some of the biggest

stages across the globe as part of three of the biggest bands to come out of Liverpool (apart from you know who!), performing in 1990’s legends The La’s, before moving on to his current roles as bass player for long-time friend, fellow La’s band member, and musical cohort John Power’s band CAST, and lead guitarist in The Zutons.

James picked up his first guitar at the age of 8 and embarked on a lifelong journey in music. Self- taught he honed his craft through countless hours of listening to the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, and many more.

James’ two solo albums both written and produced by himself, ‘Back to the Fountain’ and ‘Waiting for the World’ are a testament to his diverse musical talent. ‘Back to the Fountain’ is an acoustic odyssey where every note and sound tells the story of a beautiful masterpiece. His more recent ‘Waiting for the World’ on the other hand is a unique low-fi experience. It has a captivating charm as James plays all the instruments on the record. A rough and ready garage blues masterpiece.

As James continues to forge a journey in music, he has had the privilege of working with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios, and integral involvement in the latest Zutons album. Earlier this year he performed with CAST as support on the Oasis reunion stadium gigs.

EAC Book Circle: The Country Girls by Edna O'Brien
2026-04-01 14:00
Join the EAC Book Circle on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) from 2pm to discuss the chosen book over tea & coffee. £2 minimum donation and newcomers welcome!

Wednesday 1st April – from 2pm

The Country Girls by Edna O’Brien

First published in 1960, the novel was banned in O’Brien’s native Ireland for its frank and candid portrayal of female desire, sexuality and independence, subjects that were not discussed in the conservative and Catholic society of Ireland at the time. Since then, it has gained recognition as an essential and groundbreaking work.

Met Opera: Eugene Onegin (Tchaikovsky)
2026-05-02 17:55
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).

Tchaikovsky’s many moods—tender, grand, melancholy—are all given free rein in Eugene Onegin. The opera is based on Pushkin’s iconic verse novel, which reimagines the Byronic romantic anti-hero as the definitive bored Russian aristocrat caught between convention and ennui; Tchaikovsky, similarly, took Western European operatic forms and transformed them into an authentic and undeniably Russian work. At the core of the opera is the young girl Tatiana, who grows from a sentimental adolescent into a complete woman in one of the operatic stage’s most convincing character developments.

These stunning, modern productions feature exclusive, live backstage footage and cast interviews shown during the intervals. Buffet served with interval drinks. Feel free to dress for the occasion!

EAC Book Circle: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
2026-05-06 14:00
Join the EAC Book Circle on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) from 2pm to discuss the chosen book over tea & coffee. £2 minimum donation and newcomers welcome!

Wednesday 6th May – from 2pm

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloots

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Her cancer cells, taken without her knowledge, became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Henrietta’s family did not learn of her ‘immortality’ until more than twenty years after her death, with devastating consequences.

But First: Ian Prowse & The Fiddle of Fire
2026-05-09 19:30
Ian Prowse and the Fiddle of Fire return to the Erin Arts Centre on Saturday 9th May for another electrifying performance.

Ian’s shows are full of energy and passion, and he will be performing songs from his extensive back catalogue with Pele, Amsterdam and his own solo material.

You don’t have to be familiar with his songs to be carried away on a wave of enthusiasm and Scouse humour.

EAC Book Circle: The Aspern Papers by Henry James
2026-06-03 14:00
Join the EAC Book Circle on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) from 2pm to discuss the chosen book over tea & coffee. £2 minimum donation and newcomers welcome!

Wednesday 3rd June – from 2pm

The Aspern Papers by Henry James

A novella originally published in The Atlantic in 1888. Arguably the most popular and critically successful of James’ longer works, The Aspern Papers tells the story of a poetry enthusiast and aspiring biographer driven to desperate lengths to procure the last letters of a recently passed American poet, Jeffrey Aspern.

EAC Book Circle: Behind The Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
2026-07-01 14:00
Join the EAC Book Circle on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) from 2pm to discuss the chosen book over tea & coffee. £2 minimum donation and newcomers welcome!

Wednesday 1st July – from 2pm

Behind The Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo

From Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo, a landmark work of narrative nonfiction that tells the dramatic and heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in Mumbai, one of the 21st century’s great, unequal cities. In this brilliantly written, fast-paced book, inequality is made human.
